Yarn isn’t the only suitable material you can use for knitting and crochet, but it’s definitely the most popular choice amongst contemporary crafters. If you’re interested in discovering outstanding yarn or learning about any aspect of yarn for crochet and knitting, this page is definitely a great place to begin exploring.
Reviews of My FAVORITE Yarns for Crochet and Knitting
I’ve been crocheting for somewhere around 40 years, and knitting for somewhere around 30+ years. In that timespan, I’ve tried a whole bunch of different yarns. Here are some of the yarns I recommend most:
Simply Cotton Yarn by Knitpicks

Knitting and Crocheting With Cotton: Knitpicks Simply Cotton Worsted Yarn — 100% Organic Cotton Yarn for Knitting and Crochet
Knitpicks — Hawthorne Speckle Yarn
Yarn by Weight or Type
Yarn Knowledge: Articles About Yarn
- What are the advantages of knitting or crocheting with cones of yarn?
- Ideas for How to Organize Your Yarn
- Why You Should Never Use Acrylic Yarn to Learn to Knit and Crochet
We hope this information is helpful to you as you educate yourself more about yarn for crochet and knitting. Best wishes with finding exactly the right yarns for your future knitting and / or crochet projects.
This page was last updated on 5-11-2019.